Wines Flashcards
How is Muscat de Beaumes-de-venise made?
Ripe healthy grapes are picked and crushed. Some skin contact to increase aromatic intensity and richness. Cool fermentation stopped with fortification of 96%abv. Stored in inert vessels.
How is Rutherglen made?
Ripe and healthy grapes are picked. Some raisining may happen to produce a luscious style. Fermentation on the skins. Draining, pressing and fortification at 1-2%abv. Oxidative aging can last decades in old wood.
Describe Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise.
A youthful, unaged Muscat from southern rhone that is sweet and maintains varietal characteristics. Pale lemon. Floral. Fruity.
Describe Rutherglen.
A fully developed, aged Muscat from Australia that is sweet or luscious. The color ranges from Amber to golden brown. They will have pronounced oxidative aromas but can maintain Muscat aromas. Honey and orange peel.
Name three grapes used in champagne and what they add to a blend.
- Chardonnay - high acidity, floral and citrus fruit flavors
- Pinot noir - adds body
- Meunier- black grape gives fruity flavors
What grape is used for sparkling asti wines?
Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains
Name a DOC and a DOCG for Prosecco
- Prosecco DOC
- Conegliano-Valdobbiadene DOCG (higher quality)
In Prosecco, what do the terms Cartizze and Rive mean?
Wines from exceptional vineyard sites
What grape is used for Prosecco?
Glera
What is the name of Germany’s sparkling wine? And the term if the grapes are from Germany?
- Sekt
- Deutscher Sekt
In South Africa, sparkling wines made in the traditional method are called what?
Cap classique
What are the main grape varieties used for making sherry.
- Palomino
- Pedro Ximenez
- Muscat of Alexandria
Describe a savennieres.
Loire valley Chenin blanc. Dry. Complex. Full bodied. Can age
Describe Coteaux du Layon.
Sweet. Chenin blanc with noble rot. Citrus peel and apricot and honey.
Sancerre rose must be made from what?
Pinot noir
